$329K headed to Main St., Hornell

Monday

The City of Hornell received notification Friday it has been approved for a $392,451 Main Street Program grant from the state Office of Community Renewal

The City of Hornell received notification Friday it has been approved for a $392,451 Main Street Program grant from the state Office of Community Renewal

“We secured a sizeable grant for the city,” Mayor Shawn Hogan said this morning.

Hogan said city hall applied directly for the grant and is pleased with its approval.

Hogan said the monies will fund various projects, the largest of which will be $200,000 to assist business owner Lisa Green establish rental units in the empty floor of her 17 Main St. building that houses her ProCare business.

“She has to contribute significantly too. We’re not going to be paying for all of it,” said Hogan.

Another $140,000 will be used to create an arts center on Broadway — at the previous Ponderosa restaurant location, according to the mayor.

“We also have $26,000 for street revitalization,” said Hogan, noting that trash receptacles, benches and other street features will be improved.

The mayor said an additional $25,000 will be allocated to administrative costs.

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